20-04-2020, 10:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 20-04-2020, 10:25 AM by Nick Turley.)
Phil
For what it is worth I would suggest throwing away those rods.
My view is that they probably would be OK but why take the risk ?
You do need to have them all re-metalled as the metalling has not been done very well.
Secondhand rods are available and not too expensive. Personally I would have "new to you" rods re-metalled.
Finding a good service to re-metal your newly acquired rods is a challenge, I have a good one I could recommend if you email me.
The only problem with him is that he has a 6 month waiting list, having said that he always delivers on time.
It would be a shame not to rebuild your body, from what you say it sounds like you need to find some professional help.
With the Opal it is usually the floor that has had it.
It is a big job to do and if not done well will mess the car up for all-time. Stabilising the front part to the back before removing the body is the key. I have recently seen one recently that someone had done a ton of work on and they did not seem to realise it but the body repairer had managed to get the whole thing twisted. Completely ruined for all time!
I would suggest that you talk to experienced Austineers in your local club to get advice before you start and get referrals to reliable fair priced help.
It can all be done but you will need help.
Good luck and enjoy the process, its great fun.
For what it is worth I would suggest throwing away those rods.
My view is that they probably would be OK but why take the risk ?
You do need to have them all re-metalled as the metalling has not been done very well.
Secondhand rods are available and not too expensive. Personally I would have "new to you" rods re-metalled.
Finding a good service to re-metal your newly acquired rods is a challenge, I have a good one I could recommend if you email me.
The only problem with him is that he has a 6 month waiting list, having said that he always delivers on time.
It would be a shame not to rebuild your body, from what you say it sounds like you need to find some professional help.
With the Opal it is usually the floor that has had it.
It is a big job to do and if not done well will mess the car up for all-time. Stabilising the front part to the back before removing the body is the key. I have recently seen one recently that someone had done a ton of work on and they did not seem to realise it but the body repairer had managed to get the whole thing twisted. Completely ruined for all time!
I would suggest that you talk to experienced Austineers in your local club to get advice before you start and get referrals to reliable fair priced help.
It can all be done but you will need help.
Good luck and enjoy the process, its great fun.